2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY instrument cluster

Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................65
Autolamps........................................................65
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66
Daytime Running Lamps............................66
Front Fog Lamps............................................67
Direction Indicators........................................67
Interior Lamps.................................................67
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................69
Global Opening...............................................70
Exterior Mirrors................................................70
Interior Mirror....................................................72
Sun Visors..........................................................73
Moonroof...........................................................73
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................75
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77
Audible Warnings and Indicators............80
Information Displays
General Information.......................................81
Information Messages..................................92
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................103
Automatic Climate Control......................104
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate........................................................106
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108
Remote Start.................................................109
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................110
Head Restraints.............................................110
Manual Seats..................................................112
Power Seats.....................................................113
Memory Function...........................................113
Rear Seats........................................................114
Heated Seats..................................................116
Climate Controlled Seats...........................118
Front Seat Armrest.......................................119
Rear Seat Armrest........................................120
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener.................121
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................129
Storage Compartments
Center Console...............................................131
Overhead Console.........................................131
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................132
Ignition Switch...............................................132
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133
Engine Block Heater....................................134
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................136
Fuel Quality.....................................................137
Running Out of Fuel....................................138
Refueling..........................................................138
Fuel Consumption.......................................140
Emission Control System...........................141
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................144
Power Take-Off.............................................150
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................151
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Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................243
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................243
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Changing a Bulb..........................................250
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................258
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................263
Tire Care..........................................................265
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282
Changing a Road Wheel...........................288
Technical Specifications..........................299
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications.................................301
Motorcraft Parts..........................................302
Vehicle Identification Number................303
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Transmission Code Designation............304
Technical Specifications..........................305
Audio System
General Information....................................310
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.........311
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................312
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...................................................................315
Digital Radio...................................................316
Satellite Radio...............................................318
Audio Input Jack............................................321
USB Port...........................................................321
Media Hub......................................................322
SYNC™
General Information...................................323
Using Voice Recognition...........................325
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327
SYNC™ Applications and Services......338
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................345
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. The readiness of the safetysystem is indicated by a warning indicatorlight in the instrument cluster or by abackup tone if the warning light is notworking. See Instrument Cluster (page75). Routine maintenance of the airbag isnot required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after theignition is turned on.
•The readiness light will either flash orstay lit.
•A series of five beeps will be heard. Thetone pattern will repeat periodicallyuntil the problem, the light or both arerepaired.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorizeddealer immediately. Unless serviced, thesystem may not function properly in theevent of a crash.
The fact that the safety belt pretensionersor front airbags did not activate for bothfront seat occupants in a crash does notmean that something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the restraintscontrol module determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, belt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.
•The design of the front airbags is toactivate only in frontal and near-frontalcrashes (not rollovers, side impacts orrear impacts) unless the crash causessufficient frontal deceleration.
•The design of the safety beltpretensioners is to activate in frontal,near-frontal and side crashes, and inrollovers.
•The design of the side airbags is toinflate in certain side impact crashes.Side airbags may activate in othertypes of crashes if the vehicleexperiences sufficient sideways motionor deformation.
•The design of the Safety Canopy is toinflate in certain side impact crashesor rollover events. The Safety Canopymay activate in other types of crashesif the vehicle experiences sufficientsideways motion or deformation, or acertain likelihood of rollover.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Airbags must be disposed of byqualified personnel.
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GAUGES
Engine oil pressure gaugeA
Engine coolant temperature gaugeB
Transmission fluid temperature gaugeC
Fuel gaugeD
SpeedometerE
Information display See General Information (page 81).F
TachometerG
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needleshould stay in the normal operating range(between L and H). If the needle fallsbelow the normal range, stop the vehicle,turn off the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level iscorrect, have your vehicle checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or hot.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.At normal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If thetransmission fluid temperature exceedsthe normal range, stop the vehicle as soonas safely possible and verify the airflow isnot restricted such as snow or debrisblocking airflow through the grill. Also,higher than normal operating temperaturecan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing oroff-road use). Refer to Special operatingconditions in the scheduled maintenanceinformation for instructions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods of timewith the gauge in the higher than normalarea may cause internal transmissiondamage. Altering the severity of the drivingconditions is recommended to lower thetransmission temperature into the normalrange. If the gauge continues to show hightemperatures, see your authorized dealer.
Fuel Gauge
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent tothe fuel pump symbol indicates on whichside of your vehicle the fuel filler door islocated.
The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needle pointsto E after adding fuel, this indicates yourvehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal:
•It may take a short time for the needleto reach F after leaving the gas station.This is normal and depends upon theslope of pavement at the gas station.
•The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than thegauge indicated. This is normal anddepends upon the slope of pavementat the gas station.
•If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuelgauge needle is at 1/16th.
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Variations:
Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economyconditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)1/16thHighway driving
35 miles (56km)1/16thSevere duty driving (trailertowing, extended idle)
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay Registers the accumulateddistance your vehicle has traveled.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 81).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 81).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators will alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious. Somelamps will illuminate when you start yourvehicle to make sure they work. If anylamps remain on after starting your vehicle,refer to the respective system warninglamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You will continueto have the normal braking system(without ABS) unless the brake systemwarning lamp is also illuminated. Have thesystem checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System
Illuminates when you engage theparking brake with the ignitionon.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by your authorizeddealer.
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WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. Drivingextended distances with the parking brakeengaged can cause brake failure and therisk of personal injury.
Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the fuel capmay not be properly installed.Continued driving with this lighton may cause the Service enginesoon warning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on. See Using CruiseControl (page 176).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electronic Locking Differential
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 235).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime willsound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It willflash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent isswitched on.
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Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, checkyour tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily whenyou switch the ignition on to confirm thelamp is functional. If it does not illuminatewhen you switch the ignition on, or beginsto flash at any time, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealer.
Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when a powertrainor an AWD fault has beendetected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soonindicator light stays illuminatedafter the engine is started, itindicates that the On-Board Diagnostics(OBD-II) system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emissionscontrol system. Refer to On-BoardDiagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel andRefueling chapter for more informationabout having your vehicle serviced. SeeEmission Control System (page 141).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when the ignition is first turnedon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether the vehicle is readyfor Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light willstay on until the engine is cranked, thenturn itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forI/M testing. See Emission ControlSystem (page 141).
Stability Control
Illuminates when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will switch off. Have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. See Using StabilityControl (page 167).
Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off. It will go out whenyou switch the system back onor when you switch the ignition off. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 167).
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